Former NFL WR Derrick Mason said the New York Jets' locker room was dysfunctional, and he believes the dysfunction that continued after he was traded was evidence that he was used as a scapegoat. "They were a mess," Mason said. "It was a cluster you-know-what. You don't see stuff like this, it's not the norm. Before I left, you could see it materializing. Things heated up. If I was the problem, it would have stopped. If I was the guy complaining, it would have stopped. I wasn't the cancer in the locker room."

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said Friday, Oct. 21, that WR Derrick Mason has a full grasp of the offense heading into the Week 7 game. "He's way ahead as far as the game plan. He's got the full grasp, Kubiak said. "Last week he kind of played in a package. This week, he'll play in the whole scheme of things. He's moved forward."

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said Wednesday, Oct. 19, that WR Derrick Mason is making progress. "He's doing good. The two days last week and then he helps us in the game," Kubiak said. "He looked good today, mentally. He can still run so he'll be able to help us."